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CABLE IDENTIFICATION USING A UNIQUE SIGNAL CARRIED ON AN UNUSED CONDUCTOR

  • US 20130137291A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2011
  • Published: 05/30/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cable identification system, comprising:

  • a multiconductor cable having an electrical connector secured to at least one end, wherein the electrical connector is adapted to connect a plurality of conductors in the cable to a mating connector;

    a signal generator adapted to connect the electrical connector to the mating connector, the signal generator configured to select an unused conductor from the plurality of conductors and generate and transmit a unique signal over the selected conductor in the cable; and

    a portable device configured to detect the unique signal when positioned adjacent the cable at any point along the cable.

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